“There has never been an America without Muslims.” By beginning his book, Muslims and the Making of America, with that sentence, author, Amir Hussain, challenges the assumption in certain current political discourse that sees American Muslims as relatively new arrivals that the United States may be able to live without. With an appearance at a […]
A gathering of lawmakers and interfaith leaders on Capitol Hill this week encouraged American Muslims to engage more widely in their communities through networking and political participation in order to empower themselves. The annual Ramadan Iftar Dinner at the Capital Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. was organized by the Muslim American Citizens Coalition and Public […]
Under unprecedented spotlight since the 2016 election campaign, American and immigrant Muslims have found a new ally in the form of a treasure trove of authentic statistics springing from research institutions, analyses and discourse. President Donald Trump’s recent decision to seek Supreme Court’s reinstatement of his federal court frozen travel ban for citizens from six […]
The heart-wrenching slaying of two innocent men defending two teenage girls against anti-Muslim slurs by a man, described as a known White supremacist, in Portland, Oregon, has once again reminded us of the risks faced by Muslim and other minority communities in the United States. The hateful incident highlights the danger anti-Muslim rhetoric and bias […]
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith as well as their places of worship since the 2016 Presidential election. In addition to Muslims, those swayed by […]